Edward II backdrop

Edward II 1991 Directed by Derek Jarman

A classic tale of sex, revenge, and love

England, 14th century. King Edward II falls in love with Piers Gaveston, a young man of humble origins, whom he honors with favors and titles of nobility. The cold and jealous Queen Isabella conspires with the evil Mortimer to get rid of Gaveston, overthrow her husband and take power…

Production Countries Japan , United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $1,003,575
Revenue $706,131
Release Date 11 September 1991
90 mins
Cast
Andrew Tiernan Piers Gaveston
Tilda Swinton Isabella
Nigel Terry Roger Mortimer
John Lynch Spencer
Dudley Sutton Bishop of Winchester
Jody Graber Prince Edward
Kevin Collins Lightbourn, the Gaoler
Tony Forsyth Captive Policeman
Jill Balcon Chorus of Nobility
Barbara New Chorus of Nobility
Andrea Miller Chorus of Nobility
Brian Mitchell Chorus of Nobility
David Glover Chorus of Nobility
Andrew Charleson Chorus of Nobility
John Quentin Chorus of Nobility
Mark Davis Sailor
Barry John Clarke Man with Snake
Thomas Duncan Altar Boy
Giles de Montigny Soldier on Guard
Jonathan Stables Soldier on Guard
Michael Watkins Soldier on Guard
Robb Dennis Soldier on Guard
Kim Dare Wild Girl
Trevor Skingle Gym Instructor
Sandy Powell Seamstress
Kate Temple Seamstress
Liz Ranken Sexy Girl
Renee Eyre Sexy Girl
Sharon Munro Sexy Girl
Jocelyn Pook Elektra Quartet; Viola
Abigail Brown Elektra Quartet; Violin
Sonia Slaney Elektra Quartet; Violin
Dinah Beamish Elektra Quartet; Cello